Let it Rain, La Vagabonde's in Transit [Ep. 148]
In desperate need of a new adventure and destination, we leave the harbour despite the fact that our boom was still broken. The part we needed had arrived, but it was the wrong size. We fired up the engines and Riley decided to get into some serious fishing/spearfishing on our way west to the magical deserted island of Redonda ✨
Thanks for your support guys! Hope you enjoy the episode.
Elay & Riles
xo
Let it Rain, La Vagabonde's in Transit (Sailing La Vagabonde) Ep. 148 (YouTube)
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That’s a beautifully evocative description—and yes, it turns out that there is both folklore and scientific explanation behind such an experience. ⸻ Folklore and Myth People across different cultures and lakesides have long told stories of hearing bell-like sounds from underwater—especially in calm, shallow waters or over sunken sites. For instance, legends of sunken churches with still-ringing bells persist across Europe—even where no physical bells remain—and some speculate our minds fill in familiar sound patterns when submerged amid such settings . These stories may perpetuate because we typically associate water with mystery, even when the actual source of the sound is mundane—or imagined. ⸻ Scientific Explanation: How Rain Sounds Turn into “Tiny Bells” Rain falling on water doesn’t just plop—it creates bubbles, which can oscillate or resonate in ways that generate high-pitched tones. This happens in two main ways: 1. Drop Impact: When a raindrop strikes the water surface, it produces a sharp pressure pulse underwater. 2. Bubble Oscillation: Some raindrops trap air bubbles when they hit the surface. These bubbles oscillate (“ring”) at characteristic frequencies depending on their size . Scientific analyses show that rainfall on water commonly produces a spectral peak between 14–16 kHz, a frequency range that can resemble a delicate, bell-like ringing or tinkling to human ears when you’re submerged and listening closely . So that chorus of “hundreds of tiny bells” you described may in fact be the resonant ringing of numerous minuscule bubbles created by raindrops landing on the water. ⸻ Why It Might Feel Magical • A flat, calm surface reduces other ambient noise, making these delicate resonances stand out more clearly. • The water itself acts like an echo chamber, efficiently transmitting those high-frequency sounds directly to your ears—or rather, your skull—giving you that surreal(tinkling) experience  . • Since these frequencies (14–16 kHz) sit near the upper range of human hearing, the sound can feel fleeting, crystalline, and uncanny.
Curious to know if you e ever experienced the sensation of light rain on flat calm water where under the water you can hear many angelic bells ringing @ilana @riley
Congrats, Riley, on your first Wahoo!! Looking forward to the full video. Elayna, that dinner looked delicious!! Be well. xoxo
The editing and creative clips were spot on! Great job E! I love the cut to you on the boat reading while Riley was diving, and the smoothie making scene. Sooo good! You’re getting some mad editing skills! Right on.
Awesome video. You guys r so silly. I was eating oatmeal and almost choked laughing. You both were saying alot happened on your stay. Riley said elayna got pregnant,he almost broke his neck. Then you both giggled. Neway im so happy all is now well n your ready to venture off yet again. Much love and positive vibes sent your way. Toodles. ✌
This has turned so surreal to me. Time means nothing more than a flickering star that cannot be determined. More likened to a wave that may gently roll the boat, it is that omniscient. And we guess what time shall pass just as we recall our dreams. It is surreal to witness a beautiful love as selfless as the rain.
Great fishing Riles! Don't you ever use a grill for your cooking....much tastier? Now your heading to St Marrtin...my "stomping grounds"! Simpson Bay is the place to party and play!! Haven't been there since hurricanes...hope all is moving a head with clean-up? Bridge opens 2X daily and u might have to let a couple deep draft mega yachts in first but worth the wait...once inside with restaurants and party docks! I have sent this info to you before...nothing more romantic than the North French side of the island for GREAT wine and French candle lite dinners!
That fish looked DELISH! Another rad video and awesome tunes as always. Love the flashback and It’s so weird to see Elayna with long hair now!
Always love your videos! Congratulations to you both on the news of your pregnancy 💞 I hope you continue your adventures. What a wonderful and adventureous life for a child to grow up in! 🌸
Thanks so much Wendi! xo
I awoke this morning ( I have the morning off) & was thinking how u2 are making my dreams come true. Then I got on my mac & ur vids are here. A wonderful way to begin the day! I will never be able to do what u do so my luv & thanks to u3! Hope all who r planning to sail have the adventure they dream of. Luv ya!
Fantastic watching thanks
Luv those drone shots. Great music. Professional quality travel video. Where did you finally find bottled gas? You haven't talked about that lately, you must have found some.
Great vid again! Your skills with the camera, drone and shooting angles are constantly improving, great job, guys!
Beats me why you would head to USA for birth. Fly to Oz. Am married to USA citizen and my son lives there but please come home.
And don't forget you have to pay taxes to the IRS for your whole life no matter where you live. And if you don't and get caught they'll take what you owe them right out of your bank acct.
I hate how short your videos are, but always love watching them. You guys are my inspiration to get out there. Our boat should be ready to go in the water next month!!! Cant wait! Then just a year or so more of work and getting ready for long term voyaging, and my Dad and I are off! Look forward to maybe one day bumping into you guys and your family while we are out there! Safe sails
Congratulations Riley, Can't wait for Friday, and I guess the cat is out of the bag, Congratulations Elay & Riley you guys will be great at this mum and dad thing.
Hey Brendon and the crew back in NZ! We were thinking about you just the other day actually. Aw thank you, we're so excited to start our journey into parenthood. :)
Great video! Thanks guys. 1
Steam punk diving suit = wahoo.
Another great video and I love the way you dropped the “news”! Interested to hear how the boom fares without a gooseneck till you get the part. As the “15 minute job” poem says: “I get the part - but dejected there I sit... the makes the same and all of that - but the fittings just don’t fit!” Keep safe guys!
It looked like pasta! (risoni maybe??)
Congrats on the pregnancy
Thanks Johnathan!
Forgot to mention, we are posting on Thursday / Friday re: announcement :) xo
Again! Another great video! Thanks guys.
Thanks Jim!
Hey, it doesn't bother me at all, but there's a few uncensored words at the end of the video that may affect your monetization :)
Hi Kurtis! I think "sh*t" is ok? Is that what you mean?
The video was awesome. Crisp colors. Bravo!
Thanks Mark!
Haha " And we did heaps of stuff, .... , .... ,.... , ... and you got pregnant, .... ,....
sneaky little line dropped in there riley ;)
The shortest 15min video ever :-)
Your creativity is outstanding! I really look forward to seeing what beautiful mix you guys can come up with each week! I loved the flashback to your last visit to Redonda and Elay’s “Lion Fish killing spree” as it was some of your best creative work from your early videos.
Cheers Kevin! I think the lion fish episode might be our most watched video? Top 3 anyway.
Can't wait to see the catch in full!
You guys rock!
Amazing!!!
Great great video. You guys are too cool. Do you know when you're going to start headed up the east coast?
Thanks Garry! We haven't decided when we will get the boat further than Miami at this stage. We would love to spend a heap more time in the Bahamas. There are a few boat shows later in the year which we'd love to get to but unlikely we'll be able to get the boat there.
Im sure this is a silly question, can you not drill the mount to the bigger bolt size ?
Not sure if that would weaken it's strength? Not sure sorry mate. We've been going off the recommendations from Matthieu (Outremer)